Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Lacey’s Commission on Equity finalized its proposed amendments to the City’s Flag Policy during its meeting yesterday, allowing the Juneteenth Flag, Nisqually Indian Tribe Flag and the …
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InGenius!, the local artisan gallery and boutique in Yelm has announced plans for its one-year celebration, this Saturday, July 30.
“Meet the InGenius Artists”
The public will …
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The other day I met someone who was in the process of moving to Texas from here. I am a bit ashamed of myself because I involuntarily asked them in a more accusatory manner than intended “why …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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7/26/22
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Classroom Grant
Laura Chase, a teacher of second through fifth grade at the Sunrise Beach School in Olympia, recently won the annual Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Helen Pouch Memorial …
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By Shirley Stirling
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7/25/22
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Lacey is opening a cooling center for seniors who are at risk from the expected heat wave predicted for this week.
Where and when
Virgil S. Clarkson Senior Center at 6757 Pacific Avenue SE will …
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The creation of the Regional Fire Authority, merging the fire agencies of Olympia and Tumwater, could reduce Olympia's expenses and address "bow wave" items in the budget, according to Finance …
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Olympia identified five locations the city considers ideal for its Neighborhood Centers during its Land Use and Environment Committee meeting yesterday, July 21.
Puget Pantry, San Francisco Street …
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The Lacey Historical Commission finalized the Goose Pond and Jackson Memorial Marker design during their regular meeting yesterday.
Lacey Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Burbidge said the …
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By JC Medina
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7/22/22
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee yesterday held a proposal for a 32-lot single-family detached residential subdivision on a 4.7-acre parcel area at 2020 Lister Road NE.
Ivana Halvorsen, of …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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7/22/22
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This week Gary Ritchie led a one-person tour of the Centennial Rose Garden on the grounds of the Schmidt Mansion in Tumwater. The stroll among the roses was prompted by the garden reaching its …
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By Jill Severn
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7/22/22
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Tenino Depot Museum Pioneer Village- Depot MuseumJuly 22 10:00am-4:00pm, July 23 10:00am-5:00pm, July 24 11:00am-3:00pm
Do you enjoy making antler jewelry, apple cider, making, blacksmithing, …
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The State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), which handles a multi-phased project on the Capitol Campus, unveiled the replacement plan for the Irving R. Newhouse Building during the …
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There are huge numbers of Double-crested Cormorants now nesting along the east side of Woodard Bay. The parents are visiting their chicks, now hatched and issuing a steady loud chorus of begging …
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More than $3 billion has been invested in cancer research since 1991, which has lead to 3.5 million fewer cancer deaths.
We are closer than ever to finding a cure, but we aren’t done …
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By Karen Waddington
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7/20/22
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LOTT Environmental Planning and Communications director Lisa Dennis-Perez said reclaimed water has a low risk to human health and no threat to ecological health.
Dennis-Perez updated Olympia city …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously passed a resolution to ask voters during the November 8 general election to increase the number of elected county commissioners from …
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The Olympia City Council honored the men and women in the Olympia Downtown Ambassador Program and Clean Team for their 10 years of service in extending business support and hospitality services to …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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7/20/22
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Lots of local nonprofit news this week, so let's get right to it!
Make Your Vote Count!
Did you get your Thurston County ballot? The primary election ends on Tuesday, August 2, so it's a good …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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7/19/22
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Students prefer to keep the current calendar, according to a survey conducted by Olympia School District this spring.
Sandy Hallstrom, a community leader involved with the Balanced Calendar …
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Lacey is now offering online services for applying for and receiving city permits.
In its press release, the city announced its new online portal for contractors and community members 24/7 access …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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7/15/22
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